Staff Accountant - Clearwater, FL

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Clearwater, FL
  • $85,000–$100,000 Per Year
18 days ago

Job Description

Staff Accountant

Location: Clearwater, FL (100% On-Site)

Compensation: $85,000-$100,000 DOE

Schedule: Full-Time | Typically 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (extended hours may be required in a fast-paced environment)

Advance Your Accounting Career with a High-Growth Organization

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Staff Accountant to join a dynamic finance team in Largo, Florida. This position offers exceptional visibility to executive leadership and hands-on experience across financial reporting, operational accounting, FP&A, manufacturing accounting, and strategic growth initiatives.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an accounting professional looking to accelerate their career while gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting and finance functions. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to grow into future leadership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & General Accounting

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules

  • Maintain and reconcile the general ledger

  • Prepare journal entries and support month-end and year-end close processes

  • Perform bank reconciliations and assist with treasury-related activities

  • Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation calculations

  • Prepare debt schedules and intercompany reconciliations

  • Analyze financial results and assist with variance reporting

Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting

  • Account for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory

  • Reconcile physical inventory counts to accounting records

  • Analyze manufacturing costs and operational cost drivers

  • Support inventory reporting and operational finance initiatives

Accounts Receivable & Billing

  • Manage customer invoicing and billing accuracy

  • Monitor accounts receivable balances and assist with collections

  • Resolve billing discrepancies in partnership with internal teams

  • Calculate and reconcile sales commissions

Strategic Finance & Analysis

  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling

  • Analyze business performance and provide financial insights

  • Support acquisition-related accounting and integration activities

  • Participate in projects focused on growth, profitability, and operational improvements

Audit & Compliance

  • Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation

  • Work with external auditors during annual audits

  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment

Preferred

  • CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA certification

  • Public accounting experience (Big 4 experience highly valued)

  • Manufacturing or inventory accounting experience

  • ERP system experience (Syspro experience a plus)

  • Experience with Access, SQL, or VBA

  • Exposure to mergers, acquisitions, or integration activities

Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationClearwater, FL
Salary$85,000–$100,000 Per Year

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